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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,786.91, 65,944.48 and 27,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,786.91, 65,944.48 and 27,368.28 is: 37,767.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,786.91 : 65,944.48 = 27,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,786.91/65,944.48 = 27,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,786.91x = 65,944.48 × 27,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,786.91x = 1,804,786,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,786,975.99/47,786.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,767.39

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